Korean phrase
~ 작동하지 않아요. ~ chak ttong ha ji a na yo
Meaning
___ doesn't work
When to use it
This means that something is not working. It is a polite, calm way to report a problem with a machine or appliance.
Example dialogue
에어컨이 작동하지 않아요. e eo keo ni chak ttong ha ji a na yo
The air conditioner doesn't work.
전원 코드 확인해 봤어요? cheo nwon ko deu hwa gin hae pwa sseo yo
Have you checked the power cord?